What's on
Events in Dorset
22 festivals, markets, shows and local traditions. Pick the month you're coming, or the town you're staying in, to see what's on.
15 confirmed or provisional upcoming events
Upcoming events
Each event page shows its current dates and status. Confirm final timings with the organiser before travelling.
Bournemouth Christmas Market 2026
BournemouthFree
Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 2026
BournemouthFree and ticketed
Provisional
Weymouth Half Marathon 2027
WeymouthAdmission not confirmed
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 2027
Wimborne MinsterFree and ticketed
Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2027
Lyme RegisFree and ticketed
Camp Bestival 2027
West LulworthTicketed
Poole Harbour Festival 2027
PooleFrom £25
Great Dorset Chilli Festival 2027
Sturminster NewtonFrom £13
Swanage Carnival 2027
SwanageFree
Provisional
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week 2027
Lyme RegisAdmission not confirmed
Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2027
Corfe CastleTicketed
Melplash Show 2027
BridportTicketed
Provisional
Bridport Hat Festival 2027
BridportAdmission not confirmed
Swanage Folk Festival 2027
SwanageTicketed
Run Bournemouth 2027
BournemouthAdmission not confirmed
Dates awaiting confirmation (7)
These events are part of Dorset's calendar, but their listed year or date has not yet been confirmed against a current authoritative source. We do not show unchecked dates.
Date to be confirmed
Arts by the Sea Festival
BournemouthAdmission not confirmed
Date to be confirmed
Christchurch Food Festival
ChristchurchFree
Date to be confirmed
Dorset County Show
DorchesterTicketed
Date to be confirmed
Dorset Knob Throwing
Maiden NewtonTicketed
Date to be confirmed
Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show
MotcombeTicketed
Date to be confirmed
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
SherborneTicketed
Date to be confirmed
Sturminster Newton Cheese Festival
Sturminster NewtonTicketed